Plantronics, Inc. introduced the first lightweight communications headset in 1962 and is today the world's leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of lightweight communications headset products. They are a publicly held company headquartered in Santa Cruz, California with offices in 20 countries.

They became famous in 1969 when Neil Armstrong made his famous lunar quote through a Plantronics device. They have created many innovative products to integrate audio with new technology, and today lead the market in mobile headsets for cordless and mobile phones, computer audio headsets for computer applications, and corded and cordless headsets and systems for the office, small office/home office and contact centers. Headsets with microphones are also offered for VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) and gaming applications.